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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

8

Leura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog Ads

Laura Wheeler's improved pattern makes needlework simple with charts photos and directions. Send 20 cents to The Austin Statesman Needlecraft Dept P O Box 13 Flatbush Brooklyn for pattern and your details. Also 15 cents for 108 illustrations of designs beginners find easy and experts prefer crochet knitting embroidery toys and more. Free scrap quilt pattern in the book.

Laura Wheeler Austin Statesman Needlecraft Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y Leura Wheeler

Mrs. Callie Watson Weds T. P. Jones in Church Ceremony

Mrs. Callie Watson and T. P. Jones both of Smithville married Wednesday at University Church of Christ. R. B. Sweet officiated. The bride, a former resident, will visit Chicago Philadelphia Washington New York and Canada before settling back in Smithville.

Callie Watson T. P. Jones Smithville University Church of Christ R. B. Sweet Chicago Philadelphia Washington New York Canada

National Petroleum Policy Panel Urged

Representative Harris of Arkansas introduced legislation to form a national petroleum policy council. The council would propose policies to ensure sufficient petroleum products at reasonable prices during emergencies and peacetime, with recommendations directed to Congress and composed of parts from Interior State Commerce departments the National Military Establishment and the Security Resources Board.

Washington Harris D-Ark House Commerce Frsday National Petroleum Policy Council Congress Interior, State and Commerce Departments National Military Establishment Security Resources Board

Be Lazy to Beat August Heat Says Alicia Hart

Tips to stay cool without overdoing water or cold showers. Use lukewarm baths or showers with scented bath salts, dry off gently, and wear breathable fabrics. Maintain balanced meals with protein and four glasses of water daily, and allow short rest breaks to cope with heat.

Eloise Moore Leads Texas Scout On Western Archaeology Trip

Miss Eloise Moore of Austin the lone Central Texan on a two week Girl Scout archaeological mobile camp tour spanning New Mexico Arizona and Colorado. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Moore she is a UT sophomore and has joined six other Texas Scouts with Dr Bertha P Dutton of the Museum of New Mexico directing the expedition.

Eloise Moore Austin Frank Moore Miss Moore Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Bertha P. Dutton Museum of New

Eckert Family to Travel to Caracas Venezuela

Mrs. Eckert and her children Kaye and John III will leave next Thursday for Caracas to join Mr. Eckert who is an accountant for Texas Petroleum Company. Mrs. Eckert has spent the summer in Austin with her parents and her in laws. Nearby note mentions moray fish jewels in ancient Rome.

John C. Eckert Jr Kaye and John III Caracas Venezuela Eckert Texas Petroleum Company

Mrs Fox Hostess To Asbury WSCS

A Burma program was presented by Mrs H A Cartier at a recent Asbury WSCS meeting in the home of Mrs August W Fox 2815 East 22nd. Talks were given by Mrs Cartier Mrs Anthony Carson and Mrs Ernest Leise. Mrs R C Shelton led the devotional as the budget for the new year set by the finance committee was read. A prayer closed the session with refreshments served.

Burma H. A. Cartier Asbury Wscs August W. Fox East 22Nd Cartier Anthony Carson Ernest Leise R. C. Shelton Finance Committee R. D. Seiders

Luling Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers and Plans Aug 26 Party

Luling Aug 18. Mrs consens of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Benton I. McCurley Post, American Legion, held installation services. New officers include first vice president Mrs Thorman and secretary Mrs Janca. Committee chairmen named for music program, by laws, rehabilitation, Americanism, poppy, child welfare, membership and publicity. A party with the Post is planned for Aug 26.

Luling Consens Ladies Abbeies Auxi Benton I. McCurley American Legion Legion Thorman Joe Janca Tom Pair A. J. Gyger T. W. Brown Bryan Nickells S. D. Dedeker M. P. Hendricks L. L. B. Hofer Austin Ed Moses George Thurman Poppy J. Janca

Gurnard Noted For Airborne Sea Floor Abilities

The flying gurnard is highlighted for its ability to swim through the ocean and glide briefly in the air while also walking on the sea floor using uniquely developed forefins.

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National Petroleum Policy Panel J. C. Penney CO Congress Ave Alicia Hartner Ancient Rome Reene Mrs. Fox Asbury WSCS Goodertends Goar Luling Legion Auxiliary Gurnard Bayon
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